Market retreat after Fed cut hopes curb rally stalls on wall street
Stock averages fell as investors bet the Fed may cut rates slowly or not at all amid strong retail sales and inflation signals. The Nasdaq dropped to 2,107.43, the S&P 500 slipped to 1,245 while the Dow edged lower. telecoms and Merck bid deeper losses weighed by reports of leadership changes and takeover chatter.
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Downtown Frederick Mayfest crowns best decorated winners
Downtown Frederick merchants decorated storefronts for the Mayfest contest. McCheerys Flat Bed Inn on East Patrick Street won the grand prize. runners up included McCleerys Mat ick Street and Colonial Jewelers. Creative use winners were Trail House on South Market Street, Molly's Meanderings, and Evangeline.
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Allegheny Energy Negotiating Contract
Allegheny Energy Inc is negotiating a labor contract with a union representing several workers. On Friday the Chicago Board of Trade showed mixed commodity activity with wheat up and corn and cattle fluctuating, while pork and other prices edged lower.
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